Smith House
Fairfield-Buildings
Smith House
365 Old Mill Road
The Smith house was built in 1709 by John Osborn, a captain in the Fairfield County Troop and Deputy for Fairfield in 1699. The House was remodeled during the mid-19th century, which is what this photograph shows. In 2002, the house was restored to its original state.
Everett, William Henry
William Henry Everett Collection
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Sturges Cottage
Fairfield-Buildings
Sturges Cottage
449 Mill Plain Road
Sturges Cottage was built in 1840 by Jonathan Sturges, a successful merchant from Southport. Joseph C. Wells designed the home and it had central plumbing before the White House did. Additions were added to the cottage in 1883 and 1890.
Everett, William Henry
William Henry Everett Collection
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The Burning of the Fairfield Congregational Church
Fairfield-History
Fire
Churches--Congregational
On May 30th, 1890 the fifth church building that stood on the Fairfield Congregational Church grounds burned to the ground. The fire was presumed to be started by an arsonist in a small chapel inside of the church.
Everett, William Henry
William Henry Everett Collection
c. 1890
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View to East from Old Mill Road
Fairfield-Scenes
A backyard view at a house on Old Mill Road. The photo was probably taken around the late 1880's.
Everett, William Henry
William Henry Everett Collection
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